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Alcohol, depression and anxiety
We know, hitting that post valentines high with a hammer... We’ve previously discussed the direct impact of alcohol on your sleep and athletic recovery, all starting to build a picture of the cycles that alcohol influences. This week we’ll dive into a self-perpetuating cycle, a flywheel driven by alcohol.
Valentines 2023: 14 ideas for the 14th!
Coming right off the back of Dry January, Valentines has consistently been a fun one for us at the brewery. So back for 2023, here’s the Nirvana team’s date ideas: Masterchef with a twist….
Valentines 2023: Cheese and Beer anyone?
Cheese platters are synonymous with special occasions. Rich, tangy, decedent cheeses paired with seeded crackers, antipasti and commonly…wine. With such a diverse variety of wines, from Chardonnays to Merlots, it's clear to see why cheese and wine is the go to pairing for any occasion. However, what about the less known combination of beer and cheese? After all, there are just as many beer varieties as there are wine...
Why Non-alcoholic beer beats ‘full-fat’ after exercise.
Back in the day, when Lance Armstrong was the poster child for high performance athletes, he was also the face of Michelob Ultra. Why? Well, the brand position was premium, and understandably low calorie tends to resonate well amongst those of us looking to improve our body fat percentage and still wanting a treat at the end of the day....
Is beer’s sole purpose to get you intoxicated?
This one caught me. Not only did they really struggle to understand why anyone would drink no/low at home but doubled down with this classic….
Nirvana in the city...
As an independent brewery and brand, we have to work hard to open doors, relying on the quality of our beers rather than millions of pounds in marketing...
I learned about Dry January two years before I participated...
So, I learned about Dry January two years before I participated... here's what kept me stuck for so long.
Boozy work party survival guide!
Courtesy of our lovely Instagram 500daysofsober (go follow if you don't already), here's a quick party survival guide for those not drinking this festive season!
Fresh Beers - Heaven vs. Hell!
Fresh out of the tank and shipping now, Heaven vs Hell is finally with us. Pre-orders are shipping out first (obviously), but the team will be packing and shipping all Friday.
Nirvana sponsors Chase The Sun!
Nirvana brewery is incredibly proud to announce our partnership with Chase the Sun for the upcoming 2023 events...
Why aren’t all beers vegan?
Why aren’t all beers vegan? That’s our canned reply to anyone asking why our beers are vegan. Both are good questions, but one has a really quick answer, one is a little more nuanced…
New improved Helles!
Are we really changing this multi-award winning beer?
